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If It Feels LIke Home
Make It Your Home

If you’re a Bulldog (and we know you are),
Starkville always feels like home.
So when it’s time to retire, why not retire here?

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MISSISSIPPI’S BEST CITY TO RETIRE

Starkville was named Mississippi’s Best City to Retire by Insurify in 2021. Plus Starkville offers a low cost of living, excellent healthcare options, and endless recreational and cultural opportunities.

And, of course, there’s the MSU campus we’ve all come to know and love.

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WHY WE LOVE THIS TOWN

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Starkville delivers the best of both worlds. Its smaller population promotes a friendly, community-focused atmosphere, but its proximity to Mississippi State University means there’s always something fun to do. Whether you’re interested in sports, the arts, or continuing your education, Mississippi’s College Town has you covered.

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Low Cost of Living

You’ve worked your whole life so you can enjoy your retirement years. And all the money you’ve saved up goes further in Starkville.

  • Average home price is below $200,000
  • Low property taxes, with a substantial exemption for those over 65
  • Cost of Living Index is 14% lower than the national average
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Warm, Welcoming Community

You’ll never meet a stranger in Starkville. Everywhere you go, you’ll get a warm welcome. The crime rate is low and we have an active community of seniors.

  • Low crime rate, about 60% of the national average
  • Warm climate with short winters
  • Active community of seniors
  • An increasingly walkable and bikeable community
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Quality Health Care

Affordable, high-quality health care is available in Starkville and the surrounding areas. OCH Regional Medical Center, located in Starkville, meets the majority of the community’s medical needs, including competent, rapid response in emergency situations.

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Certified Retirement City

To earn distinctions as a certified Welcome Home Mississippi community, Starkville was evaluated for its housing affordability, healthcare accessibility, life expectancy, crime rates, pedestrian and driver safety, recreational activities, educational activities, and overall quality of life. It earned top scores in each of these categories, as well as for residents’ perception of the town as a warm and welcoming community.

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‘Pants on Fire: An Improvisational Children’s Musical’

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Play Without Limits: Adapting Sports & Games for the Blind

Sep 27
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SAAC Senior Art Hour

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Mississippi State University Housing Fair

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Let’s Talk Retirement

Starkville is a very special place. It’s perfect for retirees who are looking for a community that is welcoming, friendly, and full of residents committed to their community.

We have a vibrant business community, attractive residential neighborhoods, and so many things to do from sports, concerts, plays, museums, and art galleries, we have it here in Starkville.

If you’re considering spending your retirement years in Starkville, give me a call or send me an email. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Paige Hunt, Director of Tourism and Retirement
phunt@starkville.org | 662-323-3322

Paige Hunt, Director of Tourism & Retirement
Paige Hunt, Director of Tourism & Retirement
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